Y A Chinese ivory inscribed apothecary box

Y A Chinese ivory inscribed apothecary box, Qing Dynasty, of cylindrical form, the box deftly carved with foliage, jagged rockwork and two standing figures, one holding a fan in her hand, both the cover and box are inscribed with the Tang poem 'Night mooring near the Maple Bridge', 7.8cm high and 5cm diameter 清 象牙《枫桥夜泊》人物花卉图题诗文烟膏盒Y - Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. For further details on CITES regulations, visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports. Condition Report: The cover with a age crack of 2cm long and some old chips, two age cracks of about 0.8 cm long extending from the bottom of the box, the ivory patinated to a rich golden-brown colourCondition Report Disclaimer